2 products issued by NWS for: Carolina PR
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 343 PM AST Wed Feb 24 2021 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210225T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 343 PM AST Wed Feb 24 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwest to northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. West to northern beaches of St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 357 AM AST Wed Feb 24 2021 AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-250800- San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters- 357 AM AST Wed Feb 24 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Puerto Rico and the adjacent Atlantic Coastal Waters. .Day One...Today and Tonight .Wind...Sustained winds in excess of 20 MPH (17 knots) are expected across the local waters and, during the daytime, many coasts. .Waves...Hazardous seas up to 8 feet are expected across The local outer Atlantic waters and the Anegada Passage. .Rip Currents...There is a high risk of rip currents for the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo and Culebra. Almost all other beaches will have a moderate risk of rip currents. .Days Two through Seven...Thursday through Tuesday Hazardous seas and a high risk of rip currents will continue through the period diminishing Tuesday. Somewhat stronger winds are expected over the weekend and on Monday. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation is not anticipated. Please relay any information about winds, waves, and rip currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan while following all local and state guidelines. $$